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Dyes & Chemicals

Americhem Unveils Peppermint Oil Based Odour Control Treatment

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

Manufacturer of polymer solutions Americhem, has launched a new antimicrobial and odour control treatment for textiles named Nshield, which features peppermint oil as its active component. Traditionally, peppermint oil has been used for its therapeutic benefits, and recent studies indicate its

Cotton

CAI Reduces India’s Cotton Output Forecast By 8% For 2023-24

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

Cotton production in India may drop by around 8 percent over the previous season to 294.10 lakh bales of 170 kg each in the 2023-24 season, due to lower yields in most cotton growing regions. This was informed by the Cotton Association of India (CAI) in its December cotton estimates report released this week. The […]

Export

India Arrests Downslide In November Garment Exports

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

After a long period of decline due to various global challenges, Indian garment exports increased 11.7 percent, from a year ago month to US $1.2 billion in November 2023. “Exports of garments from India have witnessed a rough patch in the past few months,” Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman Naren Goenka informed. “This was […]

Fibre

Lenzing Organises Conclave In Textile Hub Of Ahmedabad

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

The Lenzing Group, a producer of cellulose fibres organised the ‘The Lenzing Conclave’ in Ahmedabad to exchange ideas on new developments and future opportunities with sustainable textiles. Renowned as a significant textile base with leading fabric mills and traders, Ahmedabad has been a stronghold for Lenzing fibres, extensively utilised across various applications for

Machinery

Zimmer Austria & A.T.E. Enroll Technicians In Training Programs

Textile Insights December 21, 2023

Zimmer Austria Digital Printing Systems and A.T.E. Enterprises have taken an initiative to enroll their service technicians in comprehensive training programs. “This initiative demonstrates a proactive approach to staying ahead in the industry,” the Austrian based company said in a press release. The two technicians, Pralay and Ankur were not only equipped with theoretical

Corporates

Indorama Again Included In DJSI World & DJSI Emerging Markets

Textile Insights December 21, 2023

Indorama Ventures has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the fifth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the seventh year in a row. “The continued inclusion reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and robust ESG practices,” the Thailand

Industry

CII Again Recognises NITRA Among Top Five Innovative Institutes

Textile Insights December 21, 2023

Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the biggest Indian trade body has recognised Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), as one of the top five innovative institutes in India for 2023. Last year too, NITRA was recognised by CII as one of the topmost innovative institutes. Innovation is imbibed in the NITRA culture and the institute […]

Policies

2024 Will Be Turning Point For European Textiles & Clothing Sector

Textile Insights December 21, 2023

European citizens will vote for a new European Parliament in June 2024 and based on the results, a new European Commission will be formed. In view of this important election, EURATEX has published a Manifesto, presenting 15 requests which will help to ensure a competitive European textiles and clothing industry. According to EURATEX, the textile […]

Cotton

Cotton Output To Be Up 33% In Three West African Countries

Textile Insights December 21, 2023

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its latest report has indicated that cotton production in three key cotton producing West African countries is expected to be 2.06 million bales, up 33 percent year on year. Cotton output in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal is forecast to rise in the 2023-24 season, although cotton acreage […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

East African Community Proposes Standardisation Of Garments

Textile Insights December 20, 2023

Following the lead of Indonesia, the East African Community (EAC) has proposed standardisation of quality parameters for garments, with the aim to assist trade by harmonising standards. “The East African Standards Committee (EASC) has targeted various apparels which will focus on manufacturing defects, chemical restrictions, test methods and finally labeling,”

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